Workshops begin in May 2004.

The length of each program is two weeks. Programs can be repeated adding extra weeks.
Each program includes 14 hours of group class (both cooking and wine) and 10 hours of private individual tutoring on the thematic chosen area.
The program is offered both in English and in Italian Language.

Program cost: $ 1,000
Extra week: 7 hours of group class + 5 private individual classes $ 500
Extra Italian Language Class: 4 hours a day $ 200 per week
Extra Italian Language Class: 2 hours a day $ 125 per week

The program offers twelve different thematical areas:

•  Grocery shopping education: fresh food market and supermarket; organic and industrially produced foods; fresh and preserved foods.

•  Cuisine as a cultural landmark: seasonality & DOP/IGP (quality control mark)

•  Fresh Pasta Workshop

•  Traditional Sweets of Italian Holidays

•  The Mediterranean Diet

•  Traditional Product Preserves and Fresh Herbs

•  Pairing Food & Wine*

•  Olive Oil

•  Cold Cuts and Cheese in the Tuscan Tradition

•  The Art of Setting and Decorating the Table

•  Food Styling and Photography*

•  Flower Composition and Arrangement*

•  Gelatto, Italian Ice and Sorbets*

* Course Lab Fee: $120